Employee Frequently Asked Questions
At Personnel Plus, Inc., we offer a complete and detailed application and orientation program designed to provide you with all the information you need to get started with our services. Whether you are a job seeker looking to join our talent pool or a business in need of staffing solutions, our thorough application process and orientation program are tailored to answer all of your questions and ensure a seamless experience from start to finish. Our application program covers everything from how to submit your information, what qualifications you need, and how we match you with the right opportunities. During the orientation process, we will walk you through each step of working with Personnel Plus, Inc., giving you all the essential details regarding our services, processes, and expectations. This program is designed to streamline your experience and ensure that all your concerns and inquiries are addressed. While our program will cover most of the information you need, we understand you may have additional questions. To make things even easier, we have provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you quickly find the information you’re looking for. Trust Personnel Plus, Inc. to provide a comprehensive and professional onboarding experience that answers all your staffing or employment questions.
Yes, you can apply online now!
You can easily apply from the comfort of your home via our Online Job Application or visit one of our Office Locations and complete an application in person. Once you have completed the job application at home or in the office, you will be presented with the opportunity to schedule an in-office OR online video interview. Please make sure that you have legal identification with you for I-9 purposes (Acceptable Documents). The basic interview and screening process can take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes. Schedule your appointment after completing your application. Please understand that some of our clients require specialized screening and orientation processes that may take longer. You may also apply for any number of job openings listed here on our Job Openings Board. Please note, that you must first complete your employment application with us before applying for a position. Creating an account is free of charge and the process only takes a few moments. Your account stores your personal information and resumes information. You can also update your information as necessary.
We are a full-service staffing firm and offer a variety of positions at any given time for both state/governmental agencies and private businesses. Personnel Plus, Inc. partners with numerous clients, offering entry-level, mid-level, and high-end positions; as well as on-the-job training. We offer full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, and permanent work. Our positions span all disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Administrative
- Construction
- Heavy Equipment
- General Labor
- Agricultural
- Machinist
- Welding
- Medical
- Food Service
- Custodial
- Manufacturing
- Production
- And more….
When a client gives us an order, we contact selected individuals who have an existing account in our database. You will be given the necessary information such as; company name, location, hours, proper attire, pay rate, and job description, and may need to come in for an additional screening and to fill out a job acceptance form.
Yes. Hundreds of our employees find permanent work through our service. This varies depending on the type of placement; whether it be temporary, temp to hire, or permanent, and varies depending on the agreement from client to client. Generally, we have agreements with our clients that they will utilize you for a pre-determined number of hours through our service before offering you a position through their company. This provides you ample opportunity to show your superior work ethic and job performance.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We will not turn you away due to your background, most of our clients work with criminal records dependent on their policies and open position.
No. However, reliable transportation will enable you to be offered more assignments, as many assignments are sensitive and/or difficult to reach without reliable transportation. It is important that you arrive at the job on time and demonstrate to us that you have reliable transportation to fulfill the duties that you accept with a job offer.
Job assignments can vary from hours, days, weeks, months, and even years. You may also receive a chance to be hired by the client company as a full-time employee. Before accepting an assignment, make sure that it fits within your parameters, we will always be transparent about our knowledge of its length. Once an assignment ends, you are required to notify Personnel Plus, Inc. no later than 5 PM on the next business day so that we can keep your file current.
There are no fees for our services to new applicants and our employees. Your pay rate is separate from our bill rate to employers we staff for.
The pay is dependent on your skill level, experience, tools, and related factors. We will tell you the specific hourly wage for each new assignment. The majority of our assignments have a predetermined pay rate set by our client company. Personnel Plus does not set the pay rate and does not deduct any service fees from your wages. You will have the opportunity to deny or accept each assignment. Our minimum starting wage is set by Idaho wage and hour; however, failure to work/complete a full shift, poor performance, unreliability, or violation of company policies may result in the minimum wage for hours worked.
We process payroll on a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly basis, depending on the client company you work for. Most of our assignments are paid weekly. You will need to present us with an authorized and completed time slip from a client representative where you are placed. You can utilize our free check service, but may also sign up for a direct deposit or request a Visa debit card through Global Cash Card (transitioning to Wisely) which has several no-charge ATMs.
Yes. Any hours worked over 40 hours within 7 consecutive working days will be paid at the standard overtime rate of 1.5 your normal hourly wage.
Many of our temporary and temp-to-hire assignments offer a set schedule, but this can also depend on many factors including but not limited to skill, transportation, work ethic, willingness, weather, and professionalism.
Payroll taxes as determined by Federal, State, and local requirements, any court-ordered garnishments, and any insurance you may choose to sign up for through us.
If you want to work within a specific trade or skill then you will need the tools appropriate for that trade or skill, then you will need the tools appropriate for that trade or skill. These tools may be provided to you for use with a signed deduction form that may be charged to you if the tools are not returned at the end of the assignment.
No. Once you have completed the application and orientation assignment you may report your availability and accept assignments via phone. We are working on a text and email system as well.
When we send you to a client we become the employer of record. This means that we take care of payroll taxes, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance. Any questions involving you, the associate, must then be directed to Personnel Plus, Inc.
No. However, unless it is a safety consideration you will need to complete the shift you are on and then inform our office that you do not want to return to that job assignment.
The Hazard Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) communication standard implements the "Right to Know Act" related to the workplace. The code sets requirements for information and training with hazardous chemicals used in the workplace. Federal law requires all states to comply with hazard communication regulations.
We expect as much notification as possible but require at least one hour's notice. Call our office and explain the situation. If it is after hours or all lines are busy PLEASE leave a message detailing your name, contact number, and a message explaining the situation.
Yes. We at Personnel Plus, Inc. take safety very seriously. If you do not have P.P.E., we will be happy to provide you with it. We do not provide boots. Any employees of Personnel Plus, Inc. that arrive at a job site without their P.P.E. will be paid minimum wage for that day.
Per our Safety Policy, you are required to immediately inform your job site supervisor and immediately contact Personnel Plus, Inc. if you are injured on the job. If the accident is after hours, each office provides after-hours emergency contact mobile numbers. If you fail to follow our safety policy and fail to inform your supervisor by the end of the shift when the accident occurred, we may deny the claim. Workplace accidents must be properly investigated by the client and Personnel Plus as we maintain workers’ compensation insurance for all our employees. You are required to complete a “first report of injury” within 48 hours of the incident. Failure to complete this report within 48 hours may result in denial of the claim by our company. Depending on the severity, your Personnel Plus supervisor or client supervisor will direct you to proper care. Serious medical emergencies should go directly to the local hospital emergency room, all other injuries must be treated by our local Medical Providers. Failure to adhere to the company-directed medical providers may result in denial of medical charges.
Yes. The use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace creates a danger for all of those involved. Your safety and the safety of others are always in danger IF drugs and alcohol are present. We perform pre-assignment drug testing and random and post-accident testing. We are a “Drug-Free Workplace!”
Medical Providers
Injury Or Illness Reporting - Return To Work Policy
- If you are injured on any worksite incident or have incurred a work-related illness at a job you must:
- Immediately report the incident to your direct job-site supervisor (not a co-worker)
- Report the incident to your Personnel Plus, Inc. Office no later than the end of your shift. In non-emergency situations, you must contact Personnel Plus, Inc. before seeking medical attention. You can reach a representative at any time outside of business hours by calling your local office and selecting 2 from the prompt, or calling the local office on-call number, directly.
- Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should be immediately transported to and treated at the nearest hospital emergency room.
- You are required to complete a "First Report of Injury" within 48 hours to your local Personnel Plus, Inc. Office and may be required to submit a post-accident drug test.
- Any safety incident or injury that is reported after the end of your scheduled shift on the day of occurrence may be deemed a violation of this policy and could result in your claim being denied. Personnel Plus, Inc. reserves the right to investigate any claim of injury.
- If you require medical attention, you must be treated by a Personnel Plus, Inc. designated medical provider, in your area (Listed below). If you seek medical attention from any unapproved provider, you may be responsible for payment of any unauthorized treatment costs.
- If you have sought treatment from a designated provider, you should be given a form indicating your return-to-work status. You are required to provide that form to your Personnel Plus, Inc. Office immediately following your treatment. If your designated provider has deemed that you are unable to return to your regular work duties, you will be provided modified work if available. You should remain in contact with your Personnel Plus, Inc. Office on a weekly basis until released for full duty by your treating physician.
- You must inform Personnel Plus, Inc. in advance of all medical appointments. You are required to keep all appointments as scheduled. If you must reschedule an appointment, it must be approved in advance by Personnel Plus, Inc. unless the reschedule is a result of a medical emergency. Personnel Plus, Inc. reserves the right to attend any medical visit.
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- 801 Pole Line Rd. W.
- Twin Falls, Id 83301
- 208.814.1000
- St. Luke's Magic Valley
- Nights after 6 pm, Saturday after 4 pm, all day Sunday
St. Luke's Occupational Health
- 775 Pole Line Rd. W.
- Twin Falls, Id 83301
- 208.814.8100
- 208.814.8900 (fax)
- St. Luke's Occupational Health
- Monday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm
St. Luke's Physician Center
- 801 Pole Line Rd. W.
- Twin Falls, Id 83301
- 208.814.1000
- St. Luke's Physician Center
- Saturday 9 am to 4 pm
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- 4815 Cleveland Blvd
- Caldwell, Idaho 83605
- 208.455.3545
- 208.454.9690 (fax)
- Primary Health Caldwell
- Open daily, 8am-8pm
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- 700 Caldwell Blvd
- Nampa, Idaho 83686
- 208.466.6567
- 208.466.7922 (fax)
- Primary Health Nampa
- Open daily, 8am-8pm
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Primary Health
- 1115 12th Ave. Rd
- Nampa, Idaho 83686
- 208.498.1080
- 208.498.1081 (fax)
- Primary Health South Nampa
- Open daily, 8am-8pm
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Primary Health
- 3115 E. Florence St
- Meridian, Idaho 83642
- 208.895.8670
- 208.955.0494 (fax)
- Primary Health Meridian Crossroads
- Open daily, 8am-8pm
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Primary Health
- 1623 S. Wells Ave
- Meridian, Idaho 83642
- 208.489.1450
- 208.489.1451 (fax)
- Primary Health South Meridian
- Open daily, 8am-8pm
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Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
- 910 NW 16th St
- Fruitland, ID 83619
- 208.452.8040
- Saint Alphonsus Medical Group Fruitland Occupational Medicine
- Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm Closed Saturday and Sunday
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Cassia Memorial Hospital
- 1501 Hiland Ave
- Burley, Idaho 83318
- 208.678.4444
- Cassia Regional Medical Center
- Open 24/7 for Emergencies
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Minidoka Memorial Hospital
- 1224 8th St
- Rupert, Idaho 83350
- 208.436.0481
- Minidoka Memorial
- Open 24/7 for Emergencies
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River View Urgent Care
- 382 N. Overland
- Burley, Idaho 83318
- 208.678.6996
- 208.678.6866 (fax)
- River View Urgent Care
- Monday through Saturday 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 7 pm
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Cassia Family Practice and WorkMed Clinic
- 1501 Hiland Ave Ste G
- Burley, Idaho 83318
- 208.677.6070
- Cassia Family Practice and WorkMed Clinic
- Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
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Primary Health
- 3115 E. Florence St
- Meridian, Idaho 83642
- 208.895.8670
- 208.955.0494 (fax)
- Primary Health Meridian Crossroads
- Open daily, 8am-8pm
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Primary Health
- 1907 S. Broadway Ave. Ste. 101
- Boise, Idaho 83706
- 208.345.1222
- 208.345.1261 (fax)
- Primary Health Broadway
- Open daily, 8am-8pm
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Primary Health
- 11197 W. Fairview Ave
- Boise, Idaho 83713
- 208.378.8011
- 208.322.8095 (fax)
- Primary Health West Boise
- Open daily, 8am-8pm
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Primary Health
- 8971 W. Overland Rd
- Boise, Idaho 83709
- 208.378.4288
- 208.378.4297 (fax)
- Primary Health Overland
- Open daily, 7am-8pm
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Primary Health
- 6052 W. State St
- Boise, Idaho 83703
- 208.344.7799
- 208.344.7152 (fax)
- Primary Health State Street
- Open daily, 8am-8pm